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Technology News
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Holiday Shopping: Check the privacy settings on your smart devices!
December 17, 2021
When you're thinking about purchasing a Smart device of any kind -- whether it's a home security device or a Smart refrigerator, it's important to check the privacy ratings before purchasing and to make sure to secure your privacy settings before you begin using your device.
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Don't forget to set vacation email and voicemail settings before the holidays!
December 17, 2021
As the holidays approach and winter office closures are upon us, don't forget to update your vacation messages on your office phone and email account.
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December 03, 2021
Passphrases (or passwords) are like house keys to your personal home online. Making your passwords as strong as possible helps keep your information secure, both at home and at University of Alaska.
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University of Alaska Banner Cloud Migration
December 03, 2021
The University of Alaska Office of Information Technology has embarked on a project that will advance the Banner enterprise resource planning ecosystem and enable increased agility and stability.
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November 05, 2021
Phone dialing from on-campus locations has recently changed. Be sure to update call forwarding and other systems affected by the changes.
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Time to update your UA directory information
November 05, 2021
When the clocks change for daylight saving's it's a great time to remember to update your directory information.
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Multi-factor Authentication Reminder
October 15, 2021
October 20th is the target date for your account to be enrolled in MFA, using a tool called Duo. Enabling Duo MFA on your account is one very important way to protect you and the university from these attacks.
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October 15, 2021
Please join the UA Security Matters team for their webinar "Social Engineering" on Wednesday, October 20th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.
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Alaska Transitioning to 10-Digit Local Call Dialing
October 15, 2021
By October 24, 2021, local in-state calls will require the 3 digit area code + the typical 7 digit phone number for a total of 10-digits.
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Webinar: Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off
October 01, 2021
Please join the UA Security Matters team on October 4, at 12:00 p.m. for their Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2021 Kick Off, the first in a series of security awareness webinars this October.